Improve Experience of Taking the Train / Draw More Riders
Improve ticketing experience
Provide better/real-time information
Improve departure experience
Improve on-train experience
Improve arrival/departure (1st/last mile) experience
Shorten travel time
Improve baggage handling/transport
Reduce cost of riding
Increase cost of competing transportation options
Reduce stigma associated with riding the train
Pirate customers from other modes of transportation
app that updates you on train status before departure and during the ride
app that assists planning entire journey
automatically notify friend/family member of status
show map of train position en route
train staff on ways to improve satisfaction
lower cost of individual ticket
bulk discounts for multiple tickets
last-minute cheap tickets when train is not full
discounts for off-peak times and trips opposite direction of main passenger flow
tax benefits for train riders
offer coupons good for other things
lighted pathways leading to correct train
better parking near stations
free valet parking
free wifi at all stations
phone app talks you to your train
direct those about to board to best door to board from
automated valet parking
cleaner stations/restrooms
connect people coming from similar locations to ride share
wider doors on train (improves arrival as well)
coordinate with school systems to replace school buses
promote trains as more environmentally friendly than alternatives
marketing via television, radio, and internet
incentives for new riders
train transports car too
advertise to strengthen/improve image of those riding the train
make cars and airplanes illegal
coordinate with travel agents and trip planning apps to include train options
drop bag when arriving at station and have it meet you when detraining at destination
bike racks on train (or way to bring skateboard, etc.)
electronic notification if about to leave an item behind
pay for tickets with returnable cans/bottles
voice activated prompts to buy ticket
easier coordination with family/friends buying tickets for same trip
fingerprint scan based tickets
issue etickets that use phone to authenticate rider
one button option to delay departure until next available train
add more automated ticket machines
make train go faster
shorten stops through more efficient entrance/exit process
accelerate/decelerate faster
run trains more frequently to reduce wait time
more direct routes
improve on time performance through upgraded control system
avoid stops where nobody is getting on or off
provide shuttles to nearby attractions when there is a long delay
coordinate ground transportation before arrival (taxis, Uber, Lyft, etc.)
connect people going to similar locations to ride share
increase gas tax
fast and free wifi
provide good power access
more comfortable seats
seats more conducive to sleeping
free movies
coffee shop, bookstore, etc.
reduce vibration through improved track/train design
lower noise levels through train design and/or sound absorbing materials
seat people by social preferences
add nice scent to train cars
let people drive train/ride with conductor for a fee
provide a karaoke car
provide a gambling car
laundry service on train
improved accessibility for the disabled
larger windows for better viewing while riding
add cell phone repeaters in tunnels so calls are not dropped
improve legroom and provide leg rest
clean restrooms on train more frequently
vending available, possibly with delivery to seat
kid play/entertainment area
pet friendly cars on train
air freshener to improve smell on train
electronic window tint (automatic in bright sun)
air suspension on seats
seats that roll to minimize lateral forces on rider
cars that roll to minimize lateral forces on rider
better brakes on train/additional ways to stop in a hurry (emergency thrusters for example)
convertible top train cars
provide more/better reading material
add exercise equipment
other services on train (barber, spa, etc)
stage shows (musicals, magicians, etc.)
interactive activities (mysteries, etc)
wider seats
massage/heated/cooled seats
upscale marketing
pay famous people to ride train and publicize their ride
increase potential market
re-evaluate station locations
add stops at universities and sporting arenas
end one child per family rule
VR headsets
sedation or psyhodelic drugs
trains on demand
dedicated passenger rails
cars witch rather than people tramsfer
train keeps going matched to moving sidewalk to get off
transfers by matching two train speeds
force ridership
improve safety
make impossible to fall on tracks
make impossible to have car/train collision
make impossible to derail
improve crashworthiness of trains
add seatbelts
add airbags
pre-inspect tracks before every train
entire side of train opens up for g
entire side of train opens as door
wall pops up to prevent falling on tracks
ensure handicap access throughout system
reduce disease transmission
modernize it